Article 63E53 When bitcoin plunges, Buttcoin cheers: the online community praying for the end of crypto

When bitcoin plunges, Buttcoin cheers: the online community praying for the end of crypto

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Wilfred Chan
from Technology | The Guardian on (#63E53)

A Reddit subforum for people who are horrified by the proliferation of crypto scams and pyramid schemes pokes fun at cryptocurrency

As bitcoin plunged below $20,000 in mid-June, many cryptocurrency users were distraught over massive losses - with some reporting they had lost their life savings. But one corner of the internet was cheering: Buttcoin, a Reddit subforum launched in 2011 to poke fun at cryptocurrency.

I'm addicted, I need help," read one popular post. I just love watching line go down too much. I always tell myself after it breaks through this next support line, you'll be satisfied' but there's ALWAYS another lower level after that." I'm actually hoping it levels off at 20K for tonight," said another user. I'm kinda tired and need more time to think of new lower priced memes."

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